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Transform the teaching and learning of the AQA Paris Anthology with this meticulously crafted resource. Designed for the AQA AS and A-Level English Language and Literature (7706/7707) course, this comprehensive guide provides: • Structured analysis of all 32 texts in the anthology, including introductions to key contexts, audience, genre, and purpose in a printable booklet with the following: • Engaging activities such as consolidation questions, discussion prompts, active learning tasks, and exam-style re-creative and comparison questions. • Focused preparation for exam success, covering linguistic and literary techniques, assessment objectives, and commentary strategies. • Customised tasks for both AS and A-Level, clearly labelled for ease of use. This resource ensures students are confident and well-prepared, bridging the gap between understanding and application. Ideal for teachers navigating the extensive anthology, it saves planning time while maximising student engagement and performance.

This immersive one- to two-lesson unit explores Ray Bradbury’s iconic dystopian short story A Sound of Thunder. Students will develop their understanding of the butterfly effect, analyse descriptive language, and reflect on the genre’s key features while engaging in both analytical and creative tasks. What’s Included Reading comprehension activities with targeted questioning Close language analysis of the time machine and dinosaur description Foreshadowing task focusing on political commentary and dystopian elements Descriptive writing scaffold with annotation prompts for metaphors, similes, and imagery Creative writing extension – finish the story or write your own dystopian time-travel tale Peer assessment templates for evaluative feedback Ideal For KS3 English – especially Year 8 or 9 Dystopian fiction introductions or short story exploration Building descriptive writing and close analysis skills Bonus Features Promotes higher-order analysis (e.g. zoom-in on language features) Encourages critical thinking around actions, consequence, and history Links to science fiction and dystopian genre conventions

This fully comprehensive Purple Hibiscus student companion is designed to guide learners through Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel chapter by chapter. With structured comprehension questions, deeper thinking prompts, motif trackers, and summarising tasks, this workbook builds both surface understanding and deeper literary analysis. What’s Included Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions Deeper thinking prompts and critical quotations for reflection Extract-based analysis tasks Motif and theme tracking tables (Purple Hibiscus, Figurines, Silence, Music, Laughter) Cloze-style chapter summaries (with teacher copy pre-filled) Comparison and connection tasks across chapters Opportunities to analyse duality, symbolism, power, and religion throughout Ideal For KS4 and KS5 students studying Purple Hibiscus AQA, Edexcel or Eduqas English Literature courses Whole-class study, independent revision, or homework tasks Bonus Features Encourages long-form responses and close textual engagement Supports thematic essay preparation and character development analysis Motif tracking framework supports higher-order AO2 and AO4 responses

This creative writing mini scheme invites students to explore the Gothic genre through a suspense-filled lesson inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles. Designed for Year 8 but adaptable across KS3, this resource helps students build atmosphere, describe setting, and develop a compelling narrative voice—all while mastering the craft of tension. What’s Included Full PowerPoint lesson on crafting suspenseful narrative writing Extract from Conan Doyle with vocabulary bank and close analysis activities Starter tasks using Gothic images and “show don’t tell” descriptive techniques Scaffolded writing prompts: create your own hell hound, build your own misty moor Differentiated peer/self-assessment checklists and extension tasks Comparative evaluation of the book and modern TV adaptation Ideal For KS3 creative writing lessons, especially Year 8 English departments teaching Gothic literature or narrative techniques Writers’ workshops and Halloween-themed enrichment tasks Bonus Features “Spread Your Wings” extension activities for high-attainers SPaG challenges, literary technique annotation, and sentence construction work Evaluation writing frame to compare film and prose versions of suspense scenes

This rich and engaging scheme of work empowers students to analyse and craft persuasive speeches with confidence and flair. From exploring rhetorical devices to comparing iconic speeches (including Greta Thunberg’s), students will build their analytical thinking, structure written arguments, and write their own impactful speeches with purpose and clarity. What’s Included 15+ high-quality lessons, planning mats, writing scaffolds and model speeches Diverse speech bank for comparison and annotation (Greta Thunberg, protest speeches, climate crisis) DAFOREST technique packs in Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers for differentiated learning Structured writing frames, including What–How–Why strips and persuasive tick-lists Quizzes, anagram retrieval starters, and vocabulary resources for literacy development Full success criteria, self-assessment grids and model paragraph breakdowns Ideal For KS3 and KS4 English teachers focusing on transactional writing or speech competitions Students preparing for AQA English Language Paper 2, Question 5 Departments building confidence in persuasive writing and rhetorical analysis Bonus Features Transactional writing planning tools and peer-assessment sheets Extension tasks for high-attainers – e.g. dual audience or emotive framing Printable literacy support (e.g. Frayer models, Cornell notes, sentence drills)

This fully resourced scheme of work equips GCSE students with the reading skills needed for success on AQA English Language Paper 2. Through engaging, contextualised lessons, students learn to read fluently, decode complex vocabulary, and write insightful comparative responses. The unit integrates rich topical texts—from Jack London and Victorian asylums to articles on gender identity, social justice, and modern activism—making it both academically rigorous and socially relevant. What’s Included 13 sequenced PowerPoints and booklets covering Q1–Q6 skills Extensive 19th and 21st century text banks with structured guided reading Exemplar responses and success criteria for each question Topic-rich articles on gender equality, mental health, gang culture, parenthood, veganism, and more Context-building videos and creative carousel tasks to boost confidence with challenging texts Final walk-and-talk assessment and summative evaluation on asylums Ideal For GCSE English Language teachers preparing students for Paper 2 Years 10 and 11, especially mixed or high-attaining groups Departments seeking a ready-to-teach, evidence-informed resource Bonus Features Explicit coverage of tone, purpose, perspective, and structure Stretch and challenge tasks using historical and modern viewpoints Real-world cultural capital: from Beyoncé to Black Lives Matter, from the Victorian underclass to 21st-century blogging

This rich and sensitively curated scheme of work explores the Grenfell Tower fire through multiple non-fiction forms—newspaper reports, first-person reflections, broadsheet journalism, and diary entries. Designed to build skills in writing to inform and comparing perspectives, the scheme places empathy, critical literacy, and rhetorical craft at the heart of English learning. What’s Included 6 sequenced and fully resourced lessons with PowerPoints, source materials and writing prompts Articles from The Guardian and Daily Mail – analysed for structure, language, and bias Do Now tasks, peer/self-assessment templates, and anagram-style device retrieval Creative writing opportunities – including diary entries, article redrafting, and reflective tasks Comparison lesson (LO: compare two journalistic texts for language and structure) Personal, political and professional perspectives – firefighter, chief officer, bystander Ideal For Key Stage 3 or Foundation KS4 English classes Teachers introducing comparison skills (AQA Language Paper 2 style) Literacy coordinators seeking real-world, empathetic curriculum content Bonus Features Cross-curricular link to PSHE and SMSC Empowers students to consider media representations and writer intent Perfect for developing tone, structure, and evaluative writing skills

Identity, Inequality, and the Power of Voice A fully resourced, literacy-rich KS3 scheme of work exploring The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Designed for students in Year 8 or 9, this unit develops key skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through engaging activities focused on voice, resilience, prejudice, and personal identity. What’s Included 11 fully sequenced lessons with PowerPoints, texts, and writing resources Reading and writing assessments with mark schemes and editable rubrics Narrative and non-fiction writing tasks – including debate, obituary, book review, and persuasive writing Contextual resources on Native American culture, poverty, identity, and the reservation system Creative activities including character development, labels analysis, diary writing, and visual prompts Ideal For KS3 English – particularly Year 8 or 9 Teachers looking for a balance of reading comprehension and writing mastery Diverse classrooms engaging with themes of race, aspiration, resilience, and belonging Bonus Features Dual focus on reading for meaning and writing to argue/explain Flexible structure for in-class or remote learning Includes visual stimuli, book reviews, and cross-genre writing practice

Power, Responsibility, and the Psychology of Group Violence This fully resourced, ready-to-teach scheme of work for DNA by Dennis Kelly is designed for AQA GCSE English Literature Paper 2 (Modern Texts). The unit provides a complete curriculum journey that fuses detailed text analysis with deep contextual insight into youth culture, group dynamics, and responsibility. What’s Included 15+ fully sequenced PowerPoint lessons covering plot, character, structure, themes, and context Extensive context resources – including articles, case studies, and media analysis on gangs, peer pressure, and the 2000s portrayal of youth Dramatic terminology worksheets and scene-specific workshops Assessment prep: walking-talking mocks, essay plans, writing scaffolds, and model answers AO1, AO2, and AO3 explicitly embedded with WOW sentence training and mark scheme annotation tasks Character focus lessons on Leah, Phil, John Tate, and Adam Ideal For AQA GCSE English Literature – Modern Texts Paper 2 KS3, Year 10–11 mixed or high-attaining cohorts Teachers seeking a context-rich, theme-driven, and conceptually ambitious scheme Bonus Features Integrated Aristotle’s theory of tragedy – exploring DNA as a modern tragedy Hot-seating, tableaux, status and body language workshops Comparative extracts from ‘White Boy’, ‘The Huffington Post’, and Daily Mirror gang articles Editable files for flexibility and differentiation

This visually striking A3 poster resource offers students a clear, full-text presentation of Macbeth’s seven key soliloquies, from “If it were done…” to the iconic “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.” Ideal for in-class display, student annotation, or as an independent revision tool, each soliloquy is presented in full and aligned with its Act and Scene reference. What’s Included Seven full-text soliloquies, presented in sequence Acts and scenes labelled for fast reference Thematic links to ambition, guilt, madness, time, and fate Perfect for annotation, wall display, or individual study packs Ideal For GCSE English Literature students studying Macbeth (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) Y10–11 revision, intervention, or classroom support Students aiming for Grades 6–9 with strong textual knowledge and analysis Bonus Features Designed in A3 format for printing Supports quotation retention and close reading Can be annotated during lessons or used as classroom reference posters

GCSE Literature: Analytical Toolkit for AQA/Edexcel/OCR An in-depth, ready-to-use revision booklet designed to prepare students for the GCSE English Literature exam. This resource provides structured character analysis, thematic breakdowns, and thought-provoking discussion questions that develop critical and conceptual thinking across the full play. What’s Included Character profiles and evaluative vocabulary banks Thematic analysis of 12 major topics including conflict, love, fate, gender, and youth Exam-style questions and comparative prompts Student-led vocabulary tasks and contextual exploration Visually structured for cognitive clarity and retrieval Ideal For GCSE English Literature (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) Whole-class revision, targeted intervention, or independent learning Grades 6–9 exam preparation with emphasis on analytical depth Bonus Features Editable format for scaffolded or extended responses Encourages thematic comparison and high-level argumentation Perfect companion to full-text or extract-based questions

War, Power, Identity and Protest through the Lens of Poetry A fully resourced, ready-to-teach KS3 English Literature scheme of work covering the Edexcel Conflict Anthology. This comprehensive unit introduces students to poetic form, figurative language, Romanticism, and a wide range of cultural, political, and personal conflicts. Perfect for KS3 students. What’s Included 20+ high-quality, sequenced PowerPoints with student activities and contextual slides Lessons on every poem in the Conflict cluster (e.g. Exposure, Poppies, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Cousin Kate, Half-Caste) Clear scaffolding of AO1, AO2 and AO3 responses Comparative writing guidance and model responses Engaging historical and political context (Romanticism, Vietnam War, The Troubles, apartheid, feminism) Focus on structure, form, language and poetic voice Ideal For KS3 students soon to be studying the Edexcel Conflict Poetry cluster Mixed or high-ability Year 10 and 11 classes Teachers looking for a rigorous, engaging and fully adaptable scheme Bonus Features Vocabulary-rich starters and gap-fill recap summaries Comparative analysis planning resources Fully editable for stretch, support or exam preparation

Exploring Prejudice, Resilience and Social Justice This comprehensive and powerful KS3 English unit offers everything you need to guide students through Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Rich in historical context and contemporary relevance, the scheme explores themes of racism, resistance, family, land ownership, and social justice, encouraging students to think critically and empathetically about the world around them. What’s Included 12–14 fully resourced, editable PowerPoint lessons Contextual research tasks and videos (e.g. segregation, the legacy of slavery, Brown vs Board of Education) Reading comprehension and guided analysis activities PETAL paragraph scaffolding and model responses Creative and analytical summative assessment tasks Literature circles, quizzes, vocabulary tasks, and film comparisons Final reflection questions linking to inquiry themes of prejudice and resilience Ideal For Teachers seeking a complete, flexible unit mapped to KS3 objectives Departments aiming to build students’ analytical writing and empathy Bonus Features Opportunities for interdisciplinary links with History and PSHE Creative writing tasks from multiple perspectives Engaging assessment and retrieval tasks including quizzes and debates

This comprehensive Key Stage 3 scheme of work explores Looking for JJ by Anne Cassidy, a gripping novel centred around a child criminal released under a new identity. Aimed at developing empathy, critical analysis, and extended writing skills, the scheme challenges students to consider moral complexity, media influence, and the psychology of crime. With a carefully sequenced set of lessons, this unit guides students through the novel’s dual timeline, its use of narrative techniques such as foreshadowing and inner monologue, and builds towards sophisticated written and spoken responses. It also includes cross-curricular discussion around real-life cases, director skills for adaptation, and scaffolded tasks for students of varying ability levels. Perfect for preparing Year 9 students for the demands of GCSE Literature while engaging them in challenging, socially relevant themes.

A full IGCSE Literature scheme based on The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson, exploring themes of identity, social class, and female adolescence. Designed for international students preparing for IGCSE exams, this resource includes high-quality lessons, analytical tasks, and practice assessments that meet the rigour of Cambridge IGCSE Literature specifications. Students will analyse Richardson’s satirical style, narrative voice, and use of bildungsroman conventions while developing exam-ready interpretive skills. What’s Included 20+ lesson PowerPoint scheme with detailed extracts Essay planning, model responses, and quote banks Focus on: Narrative voice and third-person omniscience Mock-heroic satire and genre parody Female experience and education in 19th-century Australia Critical response tasks with examiner-style prompts Creative writing and comparison opportunities DIRT, peer assessment, and structured paragraph scaffolds Ideal For IGCSE Literature (Cambridge / Edexcel) High-ability KS4 English classes Schools exploring global and gendered perspectives Exam preparation through extended text study Bonus Features Comparative tasks linking to A Doll’s House and 1984 All extracts formatted for annotation and revision Emphasis on AO2 & AO3 – language analysis and authorial intent Includes pre-reading tasks, plenaries, and exam technique tips Format: PPTX & DOCX Length: 6–8 Weeks Exam Board: Cambridge IGCSE Literature (0475) Target Age: KS4 / Year 10–11 Text: The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson

A comprehensive, fully-resourced scheme of work exploring Inventing Elliot by Graham Gardner. This KS3 unit delves deep into identity, conformity, bullying, and power structures—ideal for developing critical reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through a thought-provoking novel. With clear weekly objectives, this scheme encourages empathetic response and ethical discussion while preparing students for analytical and creative tasks across 17 dynamic lessons. What’s Included 7-week full scheme of work (17 lessons) Clear reading, writing, and speaking & listening objectives Creative starters, structured main tasks, and differentiated plenaries Lessons on: Empathy and identity Debate and power Stream-of-consciousness writing Dramatic monologue performance Comparison with Orwell’s 1984 Writing to advise and engage Assessment opportunities with PEE chains, diary entries, persuasive letters, and monologues Drama-based tasks with peer and self-assessment prompts Homework tasks, risk assessments, and resource lists included Ideal For Year 8 English classes Mid-to-high ability KS3 students Exploring personal, social, and moral dilemmas through literature Schools with a focus on character education or SMSC Bonus Features Cross-curricular links with PSHE and Citizenship Empathy-building and oracy development embedded throughout Encourages metacognition and independent moral reasoning Editable and adaptable for any school setting Format: DOC Length: 7 Weeks | 17 Lessons Text: Inventing Elliot by Graham Gardner Target Age: Year 8 / KS3 Resource Type: Full Scheme of Work

An expertly structured, student-friendly Romeo and Juliet intervention booklet designed to support targeted revision during the Spring term. Perfect for KS4 learners preparing for their Literature exam, this resource supports plot understanding, thematic exploration, structure analysis, and quote recall. Tailored to enhance retention, boost confidence, and track progress over time. What’s Included Editable 25-slide PowerPoint booklet Personal Learning Checklist for independent goal-setting Plot recall activities with structured questioning Theme exploration and consolidation tasks Structural analysis prompts 10+ Quote Recall grids – covering character, theme, and context Designed for use over a short intervention period or homework booster block Ideal For GCSE English Literature students (AQA / Eduqas compatible) In-class interventions or tutor time boosters Targeted support for underachieving or borderline students Independent revision or structured homework Bonus Features Encourages metacognition with goal-setting tasks Clear, repetitive structure aids memory retention Fully editable to suit any ability range or class profile Matches common exam board requirements and Assessment Objectives (AO1–AO3) Format: PPTX Length: Approx. 2–3 weeks of intervention Focus Text: Romeo and Juliet (William Shakespeare) Target Age: Year 10 / Year 11 (KS4)

A complete, high-quality KS3 poetry unit exploring the works of Carol Ann Duffy, designed to bridge students toward GCSE English Literature Paper 2 Section B. This resource enables students to develop skills in comparison, context, poetic form and personal interpretation through a rich sequence of lessons. What’s Included Full Medium-Term Plan outlining learning objectives, assessment points and key activities. 14+ detailed PowerPoint lessons covering: The Last Post and The Wound in Time Stealing and Before You Were Mine Contextual understanding and poetic devices Baseline and summative assessments Differentiated resources: Knowledge Organisers and recall tasks Annotation checklists Structured writing frames (e.g., psychological report, essay scaffolds) Original poems with student-ready annotations Homework and extension tasks to stretch higher-attaining students Ideal For Year 9 English Literature preparation Poetry comparison skills Building analytical writing confidence Supporting KS3 into KS4 curriculum transition Bonus Features Engaging tasks such as dramatic monologue analysis and persona profiling Structured DIRT (Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time) lesson Fully differentiated: suitable for mixed-ability classrooms Designed with AQA and Eduqas frameworks in mind Format: DOCX, PPTX Suitable For: KS3 (Year 9) Exam Link: English Literature Paper 2 Section B Author Focus: Carol Ann Duffy